Neptune’s clouds have done a vanishing act
Clouds on Neptune have all but vanished. That’s a surprise since it’s the farthest planet from the sun and gets only 1/900 of the sunlight we get on Earth.
What’s the secret behind Venus looking younger than it is?
Venus is about 4.5 billion years old, but it looks a lot younger. A new discovery may explain the secret to its youthful appearance.
Hazy sub-Neptune planet is oddly reflective
Astronomers have been trying to get a closer look at GJ 1214b, an exoplanet 40 light-years away from Earth, for decades. Now they have.
Are planets hiding in Fomalhaut’s dust rings?
A new image of the bright, nearby star Fomalhaut reveals new details, including nested rings of dust that hint at the forces of unseen planets.
Saturn’s rings won’t last forever
Saturn’s rings are a lot younger than previously thought, according to new research. They’re also not here to stay.
Hunt for Venus-like planets could shed light on Earth’s future
Using the Webb Telescope to look at five planets in the Venus Zone could help answer the question: Is Venus Earth’s past or its future?
Hunt for Venus-like planets could shed light on Earth’s future
Using the Webb Telescope to look at five planets in the Venus Zone could help answer the question: Is Venus Earth’s past or its future?
Are Europa’s streaks a frozen mix of water and salt?
A frozen mix of water and table salt created in a lab on Earth could explain the red streaks crossing the surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa.
Expert: Why new exoplanet discovery is a big deal
A newly-discovered Earth-sized exoplanet that could be capable of supporting life “is a key example that we have a lot more to learn.”
Ultraviolet rays fuel late-stage planet formation
New research indicates that UV rays, not cosmic or X-rays, drive the chemistry involved in late-stage planet development.